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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ...4 Minimum System Requirements 4 Introduction ...5 Features and Benefits...7 Wireless Basics...8 Three Operational Modes ...11 Getting Started ...12 Using the Configuration Menu 14 Home > Wizard ...15 Home > Wireless > Access Point 16 Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP 18 Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x 19 Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP 20...
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ...4 Minimum System Requirements 4 Introduction ...5 Features and Benefits...7 Wireless Basics...8 Three Operational Modes ...11 Getting Started ...12 Using the Configuration Menu 14 Home > Wizard ...15 Home > Wireless > Access Point 16 Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP 18 Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x 19 Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP 20...
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID 43 Advanced > System Log 45 Tools > Admin ...46 Tools > System ...47 Tools > Firmware ...48 Tools > Cfg File ...49 Tools > Cfg File > Choose File 50 Tools > Misc...51 Status > Device Info ...52 Status > Stats...53 Status > Indication ...54 Status > Client Info ...55 Help ...56 Using the AP Manager ...57 Networking Basics ...92 Troubleshooting ...108 Technical Specifications ...114 Technical Support ...117 Warranty ...118 Registration ...122 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Advanced > Multi-SSID 43 Advanced > System Log 45 Tools > Admin ...46 Tools > System ...47 Tools > Firmware ...48 Tools > Cfg File ...49 Tools > Cfg File > Choose File 50 Tools > Misc...51 Status > Device Info ...52 Status > Stats...53 Status > Indication ...54 Status > Client Info ...55 Help ...56 Using the AP Manager ...57 Networking Basics ...92 Troubleshooting ...108 Technical Specifications ...114 Technical Support ...117 Warranty ...118 Registration ...122 D-Link Systems, Inc. 3
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...; Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-2700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-2700AP Wireless G Outdoor AP/Bridge Eight screws & one rubber ring Two rubber dipole antennas...
...; Computers with Windows®, Macintosh®, or Linux-based operating systems with the DWL-2700AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. If any of the above D-Link Systems, Inc. 4 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Package Contents Package Contents D-Link AirPremierTM DWL-2700AP Wireless G Outdoor AP/Bridge Eight screws & one rubber ring Two rubber dipole antennas...
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...users). Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. With PoE, the DWL-2700AP shares power and data over Ethernet). WPA is offered in WDS mode. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction At up to 54Mbps* when used with other D-Link Air Premier® products (The ...-Shared Key" on both the client and access point, then access is confirmed and satisfied on the wireless router/AP. With the DWL-2700AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will vary. The DWL-2700AP can work faster and more convenient. WPA-PSK...
...users). Environmental factors may adversely affect wireless signal range. With PoE, the DWL-2700AP shares power and data over Ethernet). WPA is offered in WDS mode. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Introduction Introduction At up to 54Mbps* when used with other D-Link Air Premier® products (The ...-Shared Key" on both the client and access point, then access is confirmed and satisfied on the wireless router/AP. With the DWL-2700AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will vary. The DWL-2700AP can work faster and more convenient. WPA-PSK...
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... the Windows® XP Operating System.You will be challenged with a username and password. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can... Authentication Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to access a wireless LAN with either WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP configured, the new client...network adminstrator can define a list of authorized users who can now be denied access. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Introduction (continued) Introduction WPA-EAP and WPA2-EAP is ideal for businesses that have to...
... the Windows® XP Operating System.You will be challenged with a username and password. D-Link Systems, Inc. 6 In a scenario where an employee leaves the company, the network administrator can... Authentication Server verifies the identity of the client attempting to connect to access a wireless LAN with either WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP configured, the new client...network adminstrator can define a list of authorized users who can now be denied access. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Introduction (continued) Introduction WPA-EAP and WPA2-EAP is ideal for businesses that have to...
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...DWL-2700AP can also setup the DWL-2700AP easily with the Web-based configuration. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with WPA - A D-Link D-View module will vary. D-Link...wireless clients on your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; Actual data throughput will be downloadable for a better network management. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of security for managing and configuring. *Maximum wireless...DWL-2700AP can migrate your system to 11Mbps - The DWL-2700AP is fully compatible with AP; DWL-2700AP User's Manual...
...DWL-2700AP can also setup the DWL-2700AP easily with the Web-based configuration. Superior wireless AP manager software is bundled with WPA - A D-Link D-View module will vary. D-Link...wireless clients on your wireless networking requirements: Access Point; Actual data throughput will be downloadable for a better network management. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of security for managing and configuring. *Maximum wireless...DWL-2700AP can migrate your system to 11Mbps - The DWL-2700AP is fully compatible with AP; DWL-2700AP User's Manual...
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... the home or of wires. You will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use WLAN technology for many users. Wireless users can significantly improve worker efficiency. Networks...
... the home or of wires. You will allow you to access the data you want, when and where you want it. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use WLAN technology for many users. Wireless users can significantly improve worker efficiency. Networks...
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...be compatible with 802.11b devices. The IEEE 802.11g standard is compatible with the DWL-2700AP. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. In addition to its compatibility with 802.... overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DWL-2700AP offers the most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. The D-Link DWL-2700AP will vary. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics (continued) Wireless Basics Standards-based Technology The DWL-2700AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards...
...be compatible with 802.11b devices. The IEEE 802.11g standard is compatible with the DWL-2700AP. *Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. In addition to its compatibility with 802.... overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. The DWL-2700AP offers the most environments, within the 2.4GHz band, utilizing OFDM technology. The D-Link DWL-2700AP will vary. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics (continued) Wireless Basics Standards-based Technology The DWL-2700AP Wireless Access Point utilizes the 802.11b and the 802.11g standards...
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics (continued) Wireless Basics Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Premier® DWL-2700AP lets you access your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-2700AP's range from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Position devices so that the wireless signals must...
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Wireless Basics (continued) Wireless Basics Installation Considerations The D-Link Air Premier® DWL-2700AP lets you access your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWL-2700AP's range from virtually anywhere within its operating range. Position devices so that the wireless signals must...
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Three Operational Modes Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc. 11
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Three Operational Modes Operational Modes D-Link Systems, Inc. 11
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started 1 You will need broadband Internet access. 2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. (See the ...unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) 5 Connect the DWL-2700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) 6 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL-G550 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer...
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Getting Started Getting Started 1 You will need broadband Internet access. 2 Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. 3 Connect the Cable or DSL modem to a Router. (See the ...unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) 5 Connect the DWL-2700AP to the PoE base unit. (See the printed Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-2700AP.) 6 If you are connecting a desktop computer to your network, install the D-Link DWL-G550 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer...
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Getting Started (continued) Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your router/switch or to a PC. Attach the power cord to the connector on the PoE base unit. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the ...DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-2700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port...
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Getting Started (continued) Connecting PoE (Power over Ethernet) Getting Started Step 1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (included with your router/switch or to a PC. Attach the power cord to the connector on the PoE base unit. D-Link Systems, Inc. 13 Step 2 Connect another Ethernet cable from the ...DATA IN port on the PoE base unit to your package) to the LAN port on the DWL-2700AP and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the port...
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...window as shown. To disable this function, go to enter the correct D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-2700AP, use a computer which is established, you have changed the default IP address...Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-2700AP and your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator™). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function.
...window as shown. To disable this function, go to enter the correct D-Link Systems, Inc. 14 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Using the Configuration Menu To configure the DWL-2700AP, use a computer which is established, you have changed the default IP address...Panel > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings and uncheck the enable box. Type the IP address and http port of the DWL-2700AP and your web browser program (Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator™). First, disable the Access the Internet using a proxy server function.
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DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home > Wizard screen will appear. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard.
DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wizard The Home > Wizard screen will appear. D-Link Systems, Inc. 15 Please click on most of each screen after you have made a configuration change. These buttons appear on the appropriate button at the bottom of the configuration screens in this section. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard.
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....11g. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is chosen. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across...
....11g. SSID Broadcast: Enable or Disable SSID broadcast. D-Link Systems, Inc. 16 The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Home > Wireless > Access Point Using the Configuration Menu Wireless Band: IEEE 802.11g. Mode: Access Point is chosen. Enabling this feature broadcasts the SSID across...
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...of data with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select Open System/Shared Key to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance. Select WPA-Auto-EAP to allow the client to either use WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP. Select WPA-Auto-PSK...to communicate the key across the network. No RADIUS server required and encryption of a RADIUS server. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. Authentication: Select Open System to secure your network with...
...of data with the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Select Open System/Shared Key to auto-select the Scan: channel for best wireless performance. Select WPA-Auto-EAP to allow the client to either use WPA-EAP or WPA2-EAP. Select WPA-Auto-PSK...to communicate the key across the network. No RADIUS server required and encryption of a RADIUS server. D-Link Systems, Inc. 17 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (continued) Auto Channel Select Enable or Disable. Authentication: Select Open System to secure your network with...
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... one of these keys: keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. Key Size: Select...
... one of these keys: keys in the valid key field. * Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. D-Link Systems, Inc. 18 DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WEP) Encryption: Select Disabled or Enabled. (Disabled is a code for representing English letters as numbers 0-127. Key Size: Select...
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Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is selected. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x) Cipher Type: WEP is the recommended value. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is selected. D-Link Systems, Inc. 19 A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (802.1x) Cipher Type: WEP is the recommended value. Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
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Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate.
Radius Server: Enter the IP address of the Radius server. DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-EAP/WPA2-EAP) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-EAP, WPA2-EAP or WPA-Auto-EAP, you must select AUTO, AES, or TKIP from the pull-down menu. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. 1800 Interval: is the recommended value. Radius Secret: Enter the Radius secret. Radius Port: Enter the Radius port. D-Link Systems, Inc. 20 A lower interval may reduce transfer data rate.
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.... DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. D-Link...
.... DWL-2700AP User's Manual Using the Configuration Menu Home > Wireless > Access Point (WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) Cipher Type: When you select WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-Auto-PSK, you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients. Group Key Update Select the interval during which the group key will be valid. D-Link...